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Special Programs to Honor Veterans at the 2014 Iowa State Fair

Monday, August 4, 2014 Des Moines, IA

On Monday, August 11, the Iowa State Fair will honor active and retired military with special Veterans’ Day programming and discounts throughout the day. “Nothing Compares” to the Iowa State Fair, August 7-17.

Veterans will be honored with discounted gate admission on Veterans’ Day, August 11. With a military I.D., retired and active members of the armed forces and their spouses will receive $8 gate admission from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Veterans’ Day will also feature special patriotic programming.

The Veterans’ Day parade, an annual tradition featuring military bands, floats and more, will parade down the Grand Concourse at 11 a.m.

The Spirit of Liberty Foundation’s Freedom Bell will be on display north of the Administration Building through August 11. The bell honors our armed forces past, present and future.

Stop by the West Grand Exhibit Area to check out Hoover Presidential Library Museum display focused on President Hoover’s food relief efforts during World War I. Brush up on your history, snag a Hoover biscuit and be sure to catch the Hoover Humanitarian Relief Ship as it cruises the grounds daily at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Visit the “Remembering Our Fallen” display in the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center Atrium and pay tribute to Iowa’s military who have died from wounds since September 11, 2001. The display is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The special events don’t stop there. Throughout the day Fairgoers can enjoy performances such as a military tribute concert honoring Iowa’s veterans as well as performances by the 34thArmy Band and Iowa Military Veterans’ Band.

About the Iowa State Fair

“Nothing Compares” to the 2014 Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines. Discounted gate admission tickets are on sale now through our convenient print at home ticket option at iowastatefair.org. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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